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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 370.69 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 370.69 and 181.43 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 370.69 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/370.69 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 370.69 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 67,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254.29/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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